How to Use Less and Save on 5 Common Household Products
Have you ever read the directions on the back of your laundry detergent? You know, where it says "Use 2/3 cup for heavy loads,...
Meet “The Compact,” a Frugal Group Dedicated to Buying Secondhand Only
One of the keys to living a frugal lifestyle is to shop secondhand. Each person has different rules about what they will or won't buy...
Should You Become a One Car Family?
One of the biggest expenses for any family is transportation. It seems that most families own as many cars as there are drivers, or...
4 Homemade and Healthy Baby Food Recipes
I recently posted an article about the pros and cons of making homemade baby food. While I personally find it to be time consuming...
19 Frugal Home Budgeting Tips That Will Save You Money
Are you looking for ways to save money on your monthly budget? Unemployment is on the rise and many are fearful they might lose their jobs. So there’s never been a better time to look at how much you’re spending each month to find ways to cut back and save.
3 Ways to Save on Household Cleaners and Home Cleaning Products
Personally, I do the best that I can to get the cheapest price that I can on just about anything. This includes most of...
How To Find Free Samples
Lately, I've been wasting far too much money on impulse buys that don't turn out to be anything nearly as good as I expected....
Frugal Guinea Pig: Dollar Store Dining with Food Items & Products...
As the Frugal Guinea Pig, I strive to bring you reports on what's new and exciting in the world of bargains.
Today's experiment addresses whether...
Get Physically Fit without Killing Your Budget
Gym memberships can cost over $1,000 a year. Add a personal trainer to that and you are spending thousands to get fit and stay...
9 Easy Ways to Make Housing More Affordable
Shelter is one of our basic human needs. A home protects us from the elements and predators, provides a sense of well-being and intimacy,...
9 Effects of the Recession on Families and How to Cope
During any recession, news stories about unemployment figures take center stage while the families dealing with the recession suffer, often quietly. People work hard...
5 Tips To Get Your Friends To Be Frugal With You
Many studies have shown that we tend to do things based on the examples set by our friends. When our friends overeat, we overeat,...
